17 Feb 2024

Danyl McLauchlan explores Judith Butler's philosophy on gender

From Saturday Morning, 9:40 am on 17 February 2024

Writer Danyl McLauchlan joins Susie to tackle life's big questions, ideas, and thinkers.

Today he's looking at influential gender philosopher Judith Butler whose ideas have triggered strong reactions across the political spectrum.

Butler proposes that gender is not biological, but "performative". Kim Hill spoke with them in 2020. 

Danyl McLaughlan and Judith Butler.

Danyl McLaughlan and Judith Butler. Photo: RNZ composite / supplied